Award flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Columbus (CMH)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 8 programs for KUL→CMH. Lowest economy: 47,000 miles + $58.00 (Avianca LifeMiles). Lowest business class: 162,000 miles + $784.69 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue); mixed cabin from 110,000 miles + $322.89 (Etihad Guest). Lowest first class: 300,000 points + $74.79 (Alaska Atmos Rewards) on a mixed-cabin itinerary.
In economy, the lowest award seen was 47,000 miles + $58.00 with Avianca LifeMiles, against 54,182 miles + $325.09 with Etihad Guest, the next-lowest program. With Air France/KLM Flying Blue, business class started at 162,000 miles + $784.69, about 2.1 times the points of its lowest economy award (76,500 miles + $432.29).
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The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avianca LifeMilesLowest observed | 47,000 pts + $58.00 | 2 stops |  LH SQ UA | 9+ | 5 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 54,182 pts + $325.09 | 2 stops |  AA AC EY | 7 | 41 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 56,167 pts + $129.70 | 2 stops | AC BR EK GF+5 | 3 | 39 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 60,500 pts + $54.99 | 2 stops | ACBR CA ET+9 | 9+ | 42 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 65,000 pts + $104.49 | 2 stops |  AS HU KE QR | 4 | 17 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 76,500 pts + $432.29 | 2 stops |  AF DL JL KL+1 | 2 | 16 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 80,800 pts + $564.46 | 2 stops | AAAF BAJL+1 | 1 | 11 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 200,400 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops | AAACBA NH+1 | 7 | 36 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 71,500 pts + $61.19 | 3 stops | BRCAETNH+3 | 6 | 35 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 102,000 pts + $505.19 | 2 stops | AFDLKL MH | 6 | 8 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 140,466 pts + $127.20 | 2 stops | ACNHSQUA | 1 | 33 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 162,800 pts + $755.68 | 2 stops | AABA | 1 | 1 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 601,100 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops | AA | 3 | 10 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles and Etihad Guest.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etihad GuestLowest, mixed cabin | 110,000 pts + $322.89Mixed cabin | 2 stops | AAACEY | 1 | 41 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 162,000 pts + $784.69 | 2 stops | AFDLKLMH | 4 | 8 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 215,500 pts + $741.51Mixed cabin | 2 stops | AAAFMH | 1 | 4 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 250,000 pts + $59.49Mixed cabin | 2 stops | BRCAETNH+3 | 3 | 42 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 316,038 pts + $163.80 | 2 stops | ACEKNHSQ+2 | 1 | 38 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles and GOL Smiles.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etihad Guest | 200,000 pts + $800.19Mixed cabin | 2 stops | AAEY | 2 | 1 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest, mixed cabin | 300,000 pts + $74.79Mixed cabin | 2 stops | ASKE | 2 | 2 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer and United MileagePlus.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Columbus (CMH) at a glance
- From
- Kuala Lumpur International, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (KUL)
- To
- John Glenn Columbus International, Columbus, Ohio, United States (CMH)
- Programs with award space seen
- 8 of 8 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Delta Air Lines (DL), Emirates (EK), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Etihad Airways (EY), Gulf Air (GF) and 16 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Jul 2027
- Most dates with space
- 42 of 42 departure dates checked (United MileagePlus, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 9,469 miles (15,239 km), great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Columbus (CMH)
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Avianca LifeMiles | 47,000 pts + $100.00 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | GOL Smiles | 200,400 pts + taxes not reported | 7 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 162,800 pts + $755.68 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 110,000 pts + $322.99Mixed cabin | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 250,000 pts + $70.59Mixed cabin | 9+ | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 349,994 pts + $167.00 | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 700,000 pts + $785.59 | 7 | 2 stops | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Best months to fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Columbus (CMH) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47,000 pts + $100.00 (2 dates)LifeMiles | 162,800 pts + $755.68 (1 date)Qantas | 110,000 pts + $322.89 (8 dates)Etihad Guest · Mixed cabin | — | |
| 47,000 pts + $58.00 (2 dates)LifeMiles | 170,000 pts + $58.89 (2 dates)MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Etihad Guest · Mixed cabin | — | |
| 58,842 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Aeroplan | 71,500 pts + $61.19 (1 date)MileagePlus | 250,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | — | |
| 47,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)LifeMiles | 102,000 pts + $505.19 (6 dates)Flying Blue | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Etihad Guest · Mixed cabin | 200,000 pts + $800.19 (1 date)Etihad Guest · Mixed cabin |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. AwardTool's list has no transfers from these US card programs to GOL Smiles.
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Search Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Columbus (CMH)How many miles or points you need from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Columbus (CMH)
- In economy, Avianca LifeMiles had the lowest observed award, 47,000 miles + $58.00; see how many miles you need with Avianca LifeMiles.
- In premium economy, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 71,500 miles + $61.19; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In business class, Air France/KLM Flying Blue had the lowest observed award, 162,000 miles + $784.69, apart from a mixed-cabin award from 110,000 miles + $322.89 with Etihad Guest; see how many miles you need with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
- In first class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 300,000 points + $74.79, a mixed-cabin award; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Questions about award flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Columbus (CMH)
How many points does it take to fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Columbus (CMH)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 47,000 miles + $58.00 with Avianca LifeMiles. Seen Oct 30, 2026, 05:43 UTC for a Nov 16, 2026 departure. Avianca LifeMiles showed economy award space on 5 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 3, 2026, 12:01 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 162,000 miles + $784.69 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business-class award space on 8 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 3, 2026, 12:05 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 110,000 miles + $322.89 with Etihad Guest. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Columbus (CMH)?
8 programs in the last 30 days: Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 39 dates, premium economy 33 dates, business class 38 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 17 dates, first class 2 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 5 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 41 dates, business class 41 dates, first class 1 date); GOL Smiles (economy 36 dates, premium economy 10 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 16 dates, premium economy 8 dates, business class 8 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 11 dates, premium economy 1 date, business class 4 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 42 dates, premium economy 35 dates, business class 42 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Columbus (CMH) on points?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 2 to 3 stops on itineraries including American Airlines, Air Canada, Air France and Alaska Airlines. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Columbus (CMH)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $54.99 with MileagePlus (60,500 miles + $54.99) to $564.46 with Qantas (80,800 points + $564.46); in business class from $59.49 with MileagePlus (250,000 miles + $59.49 on a mixed-cabin itinerary) to $784.69 with Flying Blue (162,000 miles + $784.69). GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy award. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Columbus (CMH)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Columbus (CMH) on points?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 47,000 miles + $100.00 with LifeMiles (2 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jul 2027 departures, 162,000 miles + $784.69 with Flying Blue (6 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Jul 2027 departures from 110,000 miles + taxes not reported with Etihad Guest. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Columbus (CMH)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days, Air Canada Aeroplan about 355 days and 4 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Jul 31, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.